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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.79 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.79 and 82.31 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.79 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.79 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.79 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 23,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.88/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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